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BC04 LWF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,316 mi
Last recorded72,316 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 LWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,029 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 63,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 56,434 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,383 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 49,383 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,498 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 47,498 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,258 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,436 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,825 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 25,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,885 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,125 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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BC04 LWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 LWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC04 LWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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